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Heartfelt Documentary Explores Grief in Norwegian Wilderness

5/6/2025

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In "A New Kind of Wilderness," viewers are taken on an emotional journey with Nik and Maria Payne's family in Norway, showcasing their life and the profound grief following Maria's cancer diagnosis and tragic passing in 2019. Directed by Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, this poignant documentary, celebrated at Sundance, will touch hearts when it releases in the UK on May 16.

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Story summary

In "A New Kind of Wilderness," viewers are taken on an emotional journey with Nik and Maria Payne's family in Norway, showcasing their life and the profound grief following Maria's cancer diagnosis and tragic passing in 2019. Directed by Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, this poignant documentary, celebrated at Sundance, will touch hearts when it releases in the UK on May 16.